Spinshot Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine Review

Spinshot Plus-2 is the top-end model from SpinshotSports. They advertise it as the combination of their successful Player and Plus tennis ball machines. So we decided to look at Spinshot Plus-2 to decide if it is worth the price asked. Here is our review of the Spinshot Plus-2 tennis ball machine.

Pros:
+ Preprogrammed 12 drills of 6 shots

+ Ability to adjust preset programs or program new drills
+ Possibility to adjust or set 5 different parameters
+ LED Screen on the control panel
+ Realistically simulates match conditions
+ App for phone remote control for free

+ The top-end model for advanced players
Cons:
– Ball Capacity: 120 Balls
– 8 to 15 hours recharging interval
– Speed control and feed interval set up in steps, not in exact numbers

CHECK PRICE OF SPINSHOT PLUS-2 ON AMAZON HERE or read the full review below.


Content:

Technical Specifications
Features
Available Drills
Remote Control
Battery life & Recharging
Construction
Pricing & Our Verdict

or check our guide to all important features and parameters the best tennis ball machines should have.


Technical Specifications:

Ball Feed Speed: 30 to 110 kmph [18 to 68 mph]
Ball Feed Interval: 2 seconds to 10 seconds
Ball Capacity: 120 balls
Programmable Drills: Yes

Phone Compatibility: Android or iPhone, connection via Wi-Fi

Battery life: 2 – 3 hours (depending on the chosen drill, higher speed and faster feed rate need more power and dry batter sooner)
Battery charging: 8 to 15 hours for a fully charged battery

Weight: 19 kg [42 lbs]for the AC model, 21 kg [46 lbs]for the battery model
Dimensions: Height: 50 cm [21 in] Length: 50 cm [21 in] Width: 35 cm [14 in]
Case Construction: Powder-coated metal

Features

Spinshot Plus 2 Control Panel

Spinshot Plus 2 Control Panel

We mentioned it at the start of our review, Spinshot Plus-2 tennis ball machine is the combination of features offered in the slightly cheaper Player and Plus tennis ball machine model. If you already know the Player and Plus, you will not be surprised by the features Plus-2 provides to its users.

The Spinshot Plus-2 offers the LED screen on the control panel taken from the Spinshot Plus model and also a programmability feature from Spinshot Player.

Other features remain the same for all Plus, Player, and Plus-2 models.

Speed feed ranges from 18 to 68 mph. It can be adjusted on the control panel and it has 20 different levels. Therefore, you will be able to adjust the speed very accurately. However, I would prefer to see the exact speed in mph on the LED screen.

Feed intervals can be set up between 2 to 10 intervals.

There are 18 different ball spin possibilities embedded in the Plus-2 tennis ball machine. You can choose between 9 levels of backspin and 9 different levels of topspin plus flat shot possibility.

Spinshot Plus-2 can be equipped with “High-Spin”. These models use high-power motors so the speed of the ball does not decrease when a player sets a high spin drill. This model is approximately $100 more expensive than the normal model.

Electrical elevation between 0 to 50 degrees is the obvious part of Spinshot tennis ball machines except for the cheapest Lite model.

Ball capacity set at 120 balls is standard for Spinshot tennis ball machines.

Available Drills

There are 12 preprogrammed drills in the Plus-2 machine. Each drill consists of 6 ball shots. On top of it, you can adjust every drill or you can program a new drill for yourself. The same setup we know from the Spinshot Player tennis ball machine.

You can find more about the drills and programmability in our Spinshot Player review.

Remote control

Spinshot Plus-2 has the possibility to be controlled via phone remote control or watch remote control. Whether you have an Android or Apple phone you will be able to start, adjust the drill or program the new drill from the other side of the court.

The application offers the needed comfort. When you get used to the interface, you will never be using the control panel on the machine again.

The added Apple Watch connectivity is another sweetener. I like this possibility very much. You can prepare everything on your phone when you have enough time before the practice. Then you easily turn on the machine from your watch. No need to have your phone in your pocket during the play. Thumbs up!

Another addition is a remote watch, the one-button bracelet that is available in 2020. You can start/stop the machine by pressing the button and also choose the drill with several short clicks on the button. The remote watch is available for an additional fee.

Check other reviews of the Spinshot Plus-2 tennis ball machine on Amazon here.

Battery life & recharging

Spinshot Plus-2 offers the usual 2 to 3 hours of court time. The recharging takes 8 to 15 hours and the recharger has the overcharge protection embedded.

I know that 2 hours of practice time is usually enough for most of the players. But looking at the competition at Lobster or Spinshot Lite, they offer a lot more practice time. The short court time can be a problem if you use a tennis ball machine in a club for consecutive practices.

It would be worth considering for engineers in Spinshot to add the bigger battery to its premium model.

Comparison of all Spinshot models can be found here

Construction

Spinshot Plus-2 is made from powdered metal. Its solid construction is stable and resistant to ball hits. The weight is appropriate and can not cause any problems to juniors or ladies on the court. The wheels ease the manoeuvrability on and off the court.

The dimensions of the Spinshot Plus-2 let it be transported in the back seat of your car. The rectangular shape is very welcome if you need to store it in your garage during winter.

Spinshot Plus-2 Pricing & Our Verdict

Spinshot Plus-2 is suitable for any intermediate or advanced player who is tired of repeating shot drills. Plus-2 offers full programmability and is able to simulate match conditions realistically. The preprogrammed drills will satisfy even professional tennis players and if not, you still have the possibility to program your own drill to satisfy your actual needs.

The Spinshot Plus-2 tennis ball machine has everything SpinshotSports can offer. It has the programmability of the Player model and LED screen on the control panel of the Plus model. I can live without the LED screen, as I would use the phone app for remote control. Therefore, I would decide between the Player and Plus-2 as both of them have preprogrammed drills and also the possibility to program your own drills. Both models are priced well below $2000 and give you premium quality for that price.

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Simon is the leading editor of TennisProGuru.com from 2015. He is an avid tennis player from age of 5, however, he never reached the pro level. Still, he likes playing tennis on different courts, with different rackets, and against different opponents. In his free time, you can find him watching all possible tennis matches he can find on the web or tv. Challenger or Grand Slam? It does not matter, just tennis matters.

He currently plays with:
Racket: Wilson Shift 99 V1
Strings: Babolat RPM Blast
Grip: Head Xtreme Soft
Shoes: Asics Gel Dedicate 7 (for hard outdoor and indoor courts) & Asics Gel-Game 5 Clay (for clay courts),
Balls: Dunlop Fort All Courts and Head Championship
Bag: Axiom Backpack

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